Ben McKee

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Ben is live, local and Akron's Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for your "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20, "The Drive At 5" to get you out of work, "Ben's Trends" at 5:30p, "Feel Good Friday's", and you never know what fun contests he'll throw out for your chance to win great prizes.

Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016... In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.

Ben continues to grow in Akron and surrounding areas that he cares so much for, and continues to be a pillar within. Ben has hosted the Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton to benefit The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:39

New Duds!

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So the Brown's did a thing.  They announced that they will wear their white alternate uniform helmets for 3 games this season...   What do you think of the helmets? The video got me pumped...
Monday, 17 July 2023 17:53

No You Didn't!

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I can't believe these are out already!   Frosted Flakes just said forget the rest of summer and are heading straight to the 1st Pumpkin Spice release of the year.  This is just a bit too early for my taste.  I realize beating everyone to the punch is good business.  I don't think Pumpkin Spice Season should start till the temps go below 50 at least...  40 even.... I realize there are people that wish Pumpkin…
Thursday, 06 July 2023 17:42

Feelin' Saucy

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So apparently there is a Siracha shortage, that is pushing up the price of the hot sauce.  Some people need some help if they are paying hundreds of dollars for a bottle.   I have not honestly inspected the price of it.  But incase you didn't know you could just make it and save your money.   Siracha it is delicious, I use it on everything.  I feel like Bubba from Forest Gump... Fries, Burgers, Noodles, Rice,…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 18:57

Dolly Is A Inter-National Treasure

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Dolly Parton is a musician, businesswoman, philanthropist and icon in everyway.  Her accolades are plenty and she did it her way.  She is country music and music in general with her recent induction to the Rock Hall.   I can't say enough about Dolly.  She is a National Treasure!  Maybe the longest lasting imprint she will leave on this world is her Imagination Library.  This is a program that sends books to children from birth to…
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 15:59

Wrasslin' Wednesday

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So this Saturday, WWE will invade England for The 2023 Money In The Bank Premium Event... It is probably the easiest way to a title shot for up to a year.  This year, is very intriguing. There could be a lot of fallout and implications depending on which way the Money In The Bank Cases end up on both the Men's and Women's Matches. Due to the fact the event is at the O2 Arena…
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 18:01

Let's Hear It...

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Y'all have been on fire the past few weeks!  Monday, Zeek asked for a great one!  The song that takes it back to yester-year and how things used to be for a certain generation.  It wasn't a time.. It was a Different World.  The one-time American Idol Contestant dropped this gem.   Tammy from Navarre, hearing the above WQMX Throwback asked if she could have a Throwback today.  This one is more than being in a…
Monday, 26 June 2023 14:32

Great Question?

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                              Last week, my friend Jim let me know his WQMX 15 Minute Break was going to play.  He picked 4 great songs from 4 great artists.  Saturday at my Send Me Backstage Ticket Stop at Zombie Johns, I was asked what my 15 Minute Break would be?   I mean I am pickin' songs all the time and playin' them for…
Thursday, 22 June 2023 19:50

Feelin' Macho

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                              I think I might have went a little overboard for Eric Church Bells...  Oh well, get ready for a 'sold out' show on Saturday Night at Blossom!   Congrats to Ashley W. who will be heading to see Eric Church.           View this post on Instagram                      …
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 15:25

Throwback with a Meaning

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                          June 21st, has a special meaning for a certain song...  There is a documentary on Neflix "It All Begins With A Song: The Story of Nashville Songwriters."   It is a few years old.  Where if you would like to dig in deeper on the story it is amazing.  The documentary hits on various songs from country, rock pop really all genres.  The…
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 14:38

Price is Wrong!

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I have never been on a game show.  Trust me I would love it!  My luck is more like this fellas on the Price is Right.             View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by The Price Is Right (@therealpriceisright)  
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